Jazz in NYC 1900's

"The Cotton Club" painting by Tom Shropshire

The Evolution of Black Jazz in America

Jazz originated in the early 20th century, around the 1910s, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Personal Evaluation:I think jazz music reflects the struggles faced by African Americans in the city during the 1900s. The deep emotional performances and lyrics represent a resilience to oppression during this time period.

Jazz flourished in large like New York City, during the early 1900's

Louis Armstrong was a pioneering jazz musician from New York, known for his trumpet skills

African American jazz continues to be celebrated in various venues in New York, such as the Apollo Theater

Typical instruments include saxophones, trumpets, pianos, bass, and drums.